New Zealand Opera

19/06/2026

We've loved sharing the incredible show that is The Marriage of Figaro with Te Whanganui-a-Tara – and we're not done yet. Two shows down, one to go!

Our final performance is fast approaching tomorrow afternoon at the wonderful St James Theatre. Book today and we'll see you there ✨

NZ Opera presents The Marriage of Figaro
📅 TOMORROW Sunday 21 June, 2:30pm
📍 St James Theatre, Te Whanganui-a-Tara | Wellington
Book now: https://loom.ly/uL65ne4

📸 Stephen A'Court

18/06/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for an exhilarating opening night performance of The Marriage of Figaro on Wednesday! The reviews are coming in, and we're loving what they have to say.

A handful of tickets are still available for our remaining Friday and Sunday shows – come and see it for yourself!

NZ Opera presents The Marriage of Figaro
📅 TONIGHT Friday 19 June, 7.30pm
📅 Sunday 21 June, 2:30pm
📍 St James Theatre, Te Whanganui-a-Tara | Wellington
https://loom.ly/uL65ne4

📸 Stephen A'Court

18/06/2026

André Chumko sat down with our Assistant Director – and former NZ Opera Friedlander Foundation Associate Artist – Eleanor Bishop, who discusses all things storytelling, film, theatre, opera, and the power of live performance.

Read all about it...
https://loom.ly/Prd1rQg
.. then come along and see the power of live performance for yourself! Tickets are selling fast for our final two shows, don't miss out:
https://loom.ly/uL65ne4

NZ Opera presents The Marriage of Figaro
📅 Friday 19 June, 7.30pm
📅 Sunday 21 June, 2:30pm
📍 St James Theatre, Te Whanganui-a-Tara | Wellington

17/06/2026

Tonight's the night ✨we're just a few hours away from raising the curtain on The Marriage of Figaro in Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington, and we couldn't be more excited!

Come along a little early to hear our excellent Conductor James Judd and Assistant Director Eleanor Bishop giving a pre-show talk, sharing special insights into the production and rehearsal process. Join us from 6.30pm, upstairs in the first floor gallery of the St James Theatre.

We still have a handful of tickets available for each performance, so if you've been on the fence, now's the time to make your move...

Ka kite i reira – we'll see you at the show!

NZ Opera presents The Marriage of Figaro
📅 17 & 19 June, 7.30pm
📅 21 June, 2:30pm
📍 St James Theatre, Te Whanganui-a-Tara | Wellington
Book now: https://loom.ly/uL65ne4

📸 Stephen A'Court

16/06/2026

Wellington, we're ready for you. The Marriage of Figaro opens TOMORROW!

Our show programmes will be available to purchase in the venue foyer. They're filled with information and insights to enhance your understanding and enjoyment of the show – make sure you pick one up 📚

We’ve still got a few tickets available. Grab your seats and join the wedding celebrations! https://loom.ly/uL65ne4

16/06/2026

Julien van Mellaerts, who plays our Count Almaviva onstage this week, has mastered the art of doing everything at once.

His latest album, 'Dialogues' with pianist Dylan Perez, is coming out in July – and two singles are out now!

Listen to Julien telling Bryan Crump all about it on RNZ Concert: https://loom.ly/6Kb0jpo
Check it out on Spotify: https://loom.ly/KWJin2c

And last but not least – come and see Julien performing in The Marriage of Figaro!

NZ Opera presents The Marriage of Figaro
🗓️ 17 June, 7.30pm *tomorrow!
🗓️ 19 June, 7.30pm
🗓️ 21 June, 2:30pm
📍 St James Theatre, Te Whanganui-a-Tara | Wellington
Book now: nzopera.com/the-marriage-of-figaro

Kiwi baritone Julien Van Mellaerts talks about his new album Dialogues, made with pianist Dylan Perez.

15/06/2026

“It’s the original ‘play where everything goes wrong’ … the Count in particular, he is just having the rug pulled out from underneath him at every turn!”

Simon Howard chatted with our Count, kiwi baritone Julien Van Mellaerts, on Wellington Access Radio 106.1FM to hear his thoughts on The Marriage of Figaro, and why its comedy is just what we all need right now.

Click here to have a listen! Julien's interview starts exactly 2 minutes in: https://loom.ly/f6fonYI

📸 Benjamin Reason

14/06/2026

Meet the incredible creative minds behind The Marriage of Figaro ✨

We’re so excited to be working again with Director Lindy Hume and Set & Costume Designer Tracy Grant Lord, whose expertise and artistry has shaped some of NZ Opera’s most memorable productions (you may remember Così fan tutte in 2023).

Their Figaro is at once a delight in comedy and slapstick, while interrogating imbalance of power in many forms. We can't wait to share what they've created with Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington.

If you haven't booked yet, now's the time. Opening night is just 4 nights away! Click here: https://loom.ly/uL65ne4

NZ Opera presents The Marriage of Figaro
📅 17 & 19 June, 7.30pm
📅 21 June, 2:30pm
📍 St James Theatre, Te Whanganui-a-Tara | Wellington

13/06/2026

New cast, same brilliant creative team, same stunning production ✨

To give you a taste of what’s to come when The Marriage of Figaro opens next Wednesday, we’d love to share some highlights and insights from our first staging of this production in 2021.

Watch this behind-the-scenes video for a glimpse inside Lindy Hume and Tracy Grant Lord's The Marriage of Figaro:
https://youtu.be/OBZIpJ50VYs?si=xVIVfezde8n86I-y

Then click here to book now and join us in the theatre next week!
nzopera.com/the-marriage-of-figaro

NZ Opera presents The Marriage of Figaro
🗓️ 17 June, 7.30pm
🗓️ 19 June, 7.30pm
🗓️ 21 June, 2:30pm
📍 St James Theatre, Te Whanganui-a-Tara | Wellington

A look at some of the people and their roles in bringing New Zealan...

12/06/2026

RNZ Concert's Kathryn Ryan spoke with our conductor for The Marriage of Figaro, James Judd, to discuss his remarkable career, his connection to Aotearoa, and why Figaro continues to delight audiences nearly 250 years after its premiere!

Listen here 🎧 https://loom.ly/ZL4fdiI

NZ Opera presents The Marriage of Figaro
📅 17 & 19 June, 7.30pm
📅 21 June, 2:30pm
📍 St James Theatre, Te Whanganui-a-Tara | Wellington

Book now: https://loom.ly/uL65ne4

James Judd conducts NZ Opera's production of The Marriage of Figaro is at the St James Theatre Wellington, from Wednesday 17th June to Sunday 21st June. Tickets and information here.